Knox Lane

Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm focused on partnering with businesses in the consumer and services sectors. The firm employs an investor-operator approach, providing support across various business components, including human capital, brand management, digital transformation, sourcing, supply chain, logistics, strategic acquisitions, and business development. Knox Lane's team comprises accomplished investors and operators with a shared work history and a strong track record of partnering with leading companies to accelerate transformational growth.

Founded in 2019 by John Bailey and Shamik Patel, former partners at TPG Growth, Knox Lane has raised two institutional funds: KLC Fund I, which closed at $610 million in March 2022, and KLC Fund II, which closed at $1 billion in July 2024. The firm has completed multiple platform investments and strategic add-on acquisitions, including investments in Fingerpaint, The Any Hour Group, and Pattern, as well as acquisitions of All Star Healthcare Solutions, Guardian Fire Services, and HighGround Restoration Group.

Knox Lane's investment strategy focuses on partnering with differentiated businesses within attractive end-markets where the team has deep experience. The firm seeks to utilize its hands-on engagement model to help businesses and management teams optimize operations and accelerate transformational growth. With a commitment to supporting founder- and family-owned businesses, Knox Lane aims to unlock potential through partnership and drive long-term value creation.